We hope you enjoy browsing through these stunning images of New York, all shot in 1960 by UK photographer, George Edwards.

If you would like to buy any of these images, please follow the links on the left hand side or alternatively if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

In the meantime, some detail about the man behind the lens.......

George Edwards (1920 -2007) was born in Battersea, London. He first became interested in photography as a teenager but had to postpone his photographic career owing to the outbreak of WWII.

His career resumed later and he spent many years working as a commercial photographer for the famous Keystone Press Association, taking photographs of trade stands, company directors and business presentations. Throughout this period, he was often commissioned to take on special assignments, frequently photographing members of the Royal Family and leading politicians of the day.

In 1963 he set up his own company specialising in advertising, industrial and commercial photography. Throughout his career, however, his work has often expanded to encompass many different styles of photography from Cartier Bresson like candid street photography to theatrical portraiture.

George lived in South West London for over 40 years where he was known for his exhibitions at Orleans House Gallery. The gallery hosted the popular 'An Eye For A Picture' exhibition which was held to mark his 70th birthday and most recently, 'New York 1960', this collection of black and white iconic images of New York. The full collection, which can be viewed here, captures the vivacity of New York in street scenes, sweeping skyscraper vistas and candid shots of visitors puzzling over exhibits in the Guggenheim Museum.

Please enjoy your time in the Gallery......